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Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
Gaming

Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments

Smart glasses are reshaping the XR market, as headset shipments fell sharply and Meta kept its lead with 72.2% of global volume.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
ExpressVPN launches VR app & hybrid browser extension
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches VR app & hybrid browser extension

ExpressVPN debuts a Meta Quest VR app and hybrid browser extension, offering switchable browser-only or full-device VPN protection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026
SkillsVR unveils AI tool to rapidly convert training into VR
Digital Transformation

SkillsVR unveils AI tool to rapidly convert training into VR

SkillsVR launches AI tool GenerateVR, turning static training materials into interactive VR modules rapidly, boosting immersive learning accessibility and scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Businesses chase AV innovation but struggle with old systems
Network Infrastructure

Businesses chase AV innovation but struggle with old systems

One in 10 businesses invest in holograms and avatars, but outdated AV systems and infrastructure hinder productivity and innovation benefits.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Mentor Group unveils VR tool to boost sales training
AR, VR & Metaverse

Mentor Group unveils VR tool to boost sales training

Mentor Group has launched a VR training tool that boosts sales skill retention by 75%, offering immersive, customisable scenarios via wearable headsets.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: Meta Quest 3 VR headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Meta Quest 3 VR headset

With the addition of mixed reality via the device's colour pass-through cameras, could this be the next generation of consumer VR headsets?.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive XR Elite
AR, VR & Metaverse

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive XR Elite

The HTC Vive XR Elite is a next-generation VR headset that offers a lighter, more comfortable experience for users, but with a hefty price tag of £2,000.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023
AR/VR headset shipments down in Q1 2023, according to IDC
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR headset shipments down in Q1 2023, according to IDC

According to IDC, AR/VR headset shipments will slow in Q1 2023 as the market awaits wide availability of next-generation headsets.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Jun 2023
Hands-on Review: PSVR2 virtual reality headset (PS5)
Gaming

Hands-on Review: PSVR2 virtual reality headset (PS5)

Sony has released its new PSVR 2, boasting improved specs and new features, but the high price tag may put some gamers off.

By Damian Seeto • 9 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Flow headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Flow headset

HTC Australia sent over their Vive Flow headset for me to try out. It's a lighter and more stylish alternative to regular VR headsets.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Focus 3 VR Headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Focus 3 VR Headset

HTC's Vive Focus 3 is a standalone VR device targeting the corporate market, completing HTC's range of VR solutions.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset

The HTC Vive Pro 2 targets professional users and gamers alike, offering improved visuals and a robust design.

By Darren Price • 9 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
Doctor Who fans: This one's for you
Gaming

Doctor Who fans: This one's for you

Doctor Who fans can step into a new VR adventure, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, launching this September with Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC
Digital Signage

HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC

HTC Vive unveils Vive Focus Plus, a premium VR standalone headset with dual 6DoF controllers and improved portability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last

Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018

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